Fisher 500C 800C LED Conversion Kit

Description

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Over the years we have had the pleasure of repairing/restoring a number of Fisher 500C/800C series tube receivers.  Most of our Customers bring these in without top covers, as they like to see all tubes glow (or have concerns regarding heat and chose to run the system open. One problem/complaint that we always get is with the meter/stereo back lighting and how ineffective it is; especially when running the systems ‘topless’. In addition, we are often asked about options for LED’s.  The original setup does not really lend itself to LED replacement; especially for the meter/stereo indicator back lighting.  Well, using 3D printing technology, we now can offer Fisher 500C/800C owners an option to eliminate the bayonet bulbs and replace them with and LED and custom shroud that is designed to fit right over the meter/stereo indicators which will dramatically improves the lighting quality/intensity and provides options for coloration. To take it one-step further, we also address the two 40mm vertical lamps that light up the main tuner glass.   A big complaint we get is the light is too dim.  Even replacement incandescent lamps (if you can find them) are not much brighter and cost quite a bit.  In this kit, we provide LED versions of them as well.
This kit includes the following:
1 pair of custom designed 3D printed LED shrouds
2 sets of 30mm fuse lamp holders
1 pair of 30mm LED (triple smd) fuse lamps in your choice of cool blue, warm white or green, or a combination of colors if you choose.  (Green is a very popular choice and most effective based on Customer feedback)
4 sheets of vellum diffusers to allow you to tune how much light diffusion/attenuation you want
1 pair of 40mm, triple SMD LED lamps
The LED’s are designed to support AC feeds (which is what the original lamps used.).  On board rectification has been implemented so there is no need to convert to DC.  Installation is very simple but does require you to have soldering skills, a soldering iron and solder itself (not included in kit). Full instructions will be provided with the kit, but the basic process is listed below:
De-solder/snip the original wires going to the bayonet bulb base.
Abandon in place (or remove) the bayonet bulb/base.
The 30mm LED will come installed in a fully assembled shroud.  You can choose to put in one, two or no diffuser if you like.  The shroud then slips over the meter.  There is a clip to gently pull back that holds the meter in place.  The shroud slips in between the clip and meter.
Once complete, strip back and solder the wires to the back of the LED terminals on the shroud….that’s it!
For the tuner dial side lamps, you will need to remove front cover to get to them.  Simply swap out the old lamps for the new LED’s and make sure they are pointed to the edge of the glass.
I tried to get pictures of what the finished lights look like, but my phone camera does not do it justice so I posted the best pics I could. In one of the pictures, you can see a side by side comparison of a 500C with original lamps (on the left) and one converted with LED's (on the right). Again, more detailed instructions will be provided as well as other useful information to assist you in installation. If you have any questions about this kit, please reach out to use.
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